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Race for six Boone County Board seats will begin Tuesday

Race for six Boone County Board seats will begin Tuesday

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – The presidential preference primary election is Tuesday when the remaining candidates, all vying to lead the United States for another four years, will continue their battle for delegates. There’s also an important election going on locally, as competition for six seats on the […]

 
 

Fire strikes again in Belvidere

Fire strikes again in Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – With not even a week gone by since the last fire in the City of Belvidere, another structure caught fire early on Sunday, March 6. At an apartment complex located at 137 S. State St. in Belvidere, a structural fire took root on the […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus: week of March 14

Belvidere school menus: week of March 14

Elementary schools Monday, March 14 – Vegetarian chili with hot Fantastics, chicken nuggets with chip cookie, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, steamed green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy baby carrots, juicy orange wedges, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, March 15 – Pancakes and sausage patties, meatball sub, […]

 
 

Boone County State’s Attorney election may be winner take all

Boone County State’s Attorney election may be winner take all

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Tuesday’s election for the Republican nomination for Boone County State’s Attorney may determine who holds that position for the next four years. Incumbent Michelle Courier and challenger Tricia Smith are the only two candidates. There is no Democrat on the ballot, though the […]

 
 

Bowlers continue dedication despite spike in good weather

Bowlers continue dedication despite spike in good weather

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Most sports are outdoor sports. Even sports that are traditionally played indoors can be transferred outside. Football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, cross country, soccer, and hockey are just a few sports that can continue game play either inside or […]

 
 

Boone County Fire Protection District II sponsors annual pancake breakfast

Boone County Fire Protection District II sponsors annual pancake breakfast

By Matt Helm Reporter GARDEN PRAIRE ─ The Boone County Fire Protection District II sponsored their annual fireman’s pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 6 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Garden Prairie District II Fire Station. “We like to hold this breakfast for the people of the Garden Prairie […]

 
 

Belvidere Police Department holds graduation for Citizen’s Police Academy

Belvidere Police Department holds graduation for Citizen’s Police Academy

BELVIDERE – On Feb. 24, the Belvidere Police Department graduated 15 members from the Citizen’s Police Academy. Originally started in 1998, the seven-session academy is an informative look at modern day policing practices within the Belvidere Police Department. The following topics were covered: department structure, how officers are hired, traffic […]

 
 

Public meetings coming up on North Boone ambulance vote

Public meetings coming up on North Boone ambulance vote

By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Public meetings will be held Thursday, March 10 and Sunday, March 13 to provide information on the referendum that will decide if North Boone Fire Protection District III provides ambulance service in Caledonia and Poplar Grove townships. Thursday’s meeting, sponsored by Friends of […]

 
 

Financial discussions take over BOH meeting

Financial discussions take over BOH meeting

By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, Feb. 29, the Boone County Board of Health met at noon with discussions focusing on finances. First up on the agenda, was a presentation from Dana Northcott, the Executive Director for Economic Development District of Northern Illinois (EDDNI). EDDNI specializes in […]

 
 

Former Boone County WWII Veteran passes away

Former Boone County WWII Veteran passes away

By Bob Ryder Veterans Assistant Commission of Boone County Superintendent POPLAR GROVE – Chuck Downey, well known former Poplar Grove resident and the youngest Naval Aviator of World War II, passed away recently at the age of 91. He died peacefully after a brief illness at his winter home in […]

 
 
 
 
 
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